Major Capital Grants

• Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) registered charities.
• Qualified CRA donees (contact us in this case)
• Organizations with a grant history with Winnipeg Foundation and that have received and reported on at least one Community Grant.
• Organizations following the Manitoba Human Rights Code that do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
• If applicable, past grantee recipients of a Major Capital Grant who completed their project and have submitted a final report for their previous grant.

• Projects must primarily benefit the people of Winnipeg. For projects outside of the City, applicants should demonstrate how the project will also benefit the people of Winnipeg.
• The organization applying for a Major Capital Grant must either own the space that is the focus of the capital project, upgrades, or renovations, or hold a long-term lease of at least five years at the time of grant approval.
• Project readiness is a key factor. Preference will be given to applications where more than 50% of the project budget has been confirmed.
• You may request funding only for costs that will be incurred after the Grants Committee or Board decision date.

• New construction projects
• Major renovations and facility expansions
• Significant upgrades to existing spaces
• Improvements to accessibility, safety, or organizational capacity

Please see our Granting Frequently Asked Questions for additional information. Our Grants Team (hyperlink to Contact Us page) would be happy to help if you have further questions.